outburst

Example Sentences

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His bad-tempered outburst showed a different side of a man used to cracking jokes and charming even his critics.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Webb's high resolution suggests that this dark lane may be connected to an outburst or flow of material from the central star, a process often driven by twin jets shooting out in opposite directions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

They fired out to an early lead thanks to Baker-Mazara, who followed up a 13-point outburst Saturday by knocking down three consecutive 3’s in a three-minute stretch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The outburst prompted speculation that Salah could be sold, but he quickly cleared the air with Slot to get back in the Dutchman's line-up.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

After all, he’d had a furious outburst just because he’d wanted roast beef instead of puttanesca sauce.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket